Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Colowyo Mine

Kiewit; Meeker (CO); On-site; USD 68,218 - 73,729; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A construction and mining company is looking for skilled personnel to plan, install, and repair various types of equipment. Responsibilities include reading specifications, using tools, and maintaining equipment efficiency. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong tool-handling skills. Compensation ranges between $49.52 and $53.52 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous experience in the field.
• Strong working knowledge skills and abilities for the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans and specifications for equipment repair.
• Use tools to repair, replace or maintain equipment.
• Document equipment condition and set up service schedules.

Skills

Strong working knowledge skills

Effective communication

Use of electrical and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of construction/mining equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Assure that all construction/mining equipment works efficiently, safely and is in compliance with the company Preventative Maintenance Program.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals for equipment repair.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment.
• Receive equipment assigned to the job and document the condition; set this equipment up on a regular service and inspection schedules.
• Organize a library of reference material, equipment files, and backlog schedules.
• Evaluate a timetable to assure certifications such as for cranes and commercial vehicles.
• Assist equipment operators in effectively using onsite forms.
• Assist the project with the generation of an accurate Equipment plan.
• Assure the efficient, clean and safe fueling and oiling of equipment.
• Assure that equipment leaving the job is Job-ready for the next assignment.
• Document with the Off-Hire Report.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
• Must have required tools.
• May require U.S. Driver License.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.

Compensation

$49.52/hr to $53.52/hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as licenses/certifications, experience, skillset, and location)

Benefits

Kiewit offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents, paid time off, a voluntary wellness program, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.